CPSC recall · Reported June 12, 2002
CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled ….
CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 12, 2002. Reason: These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignit…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where…. Verify recall #02177 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignit….
- None
- agency class
- June 12, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02177 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled lighter with various decals depicting one of the following: a frog with a banjo sitting on a lily, a man in the moon, Tweety Bird, a unicorn, and a skull and crossbones. "Made in China" is written on a label on these lighters. The second type of lighter is a refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighter with a dolphin molded on the side. The dolphin's head serves as a hinged cover for the ignition button and flame port. There is no writing on these lighters.
Reason for recall
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02177 |
| Date reported | June 12, 2002 |
| Date initiated | June 12, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 6,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
- Check the recall number (02177) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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